Mary Millicent Abigail Rogers (February 1, 1902 January 1, 1953), better known as Millicent Rogers, was a socialite, fashion icon, and art collector. She was the granddaughter of Standard Oil tycoon Henry Huttleston Rogers, and an heiress to his wealth. Rogers is notable for having been an early s

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Jewelry Designer and Fashion Icon Millicent Rogers, wearing green silk top and blue silk skirt and gold jewelry

Arts Patron and fashion designer. She was an heiress to the Standard Oil fortune. As such she was a privileged and significant patron of the arts and high fashion scene. Her choice and style were above fault. Many times what she wore today was tomorrows cover photograph. Her collections of south west United States and...

Millicent Rogers had a singular collection of jewels. Her pieces almost never come up at auction—until now.

I have always been intrigued by Millicent Rogers and the Taos culture. When I went back to New Mexico to study the Pueblos in 2010, I rented a car and drove up to visit the Millicent Rogers Museum. I loved her velvet jackets and broomstick skirts and wish mom was there to see her wondrous taste.

Millicent Rogers and one of her beloved dachshunds

Standard Oil heiress Millicent Rogers at home, February 1944.

Millicent traveling in Europe